exceptional all original late 19th or early 20th century american speckled finish figural terra cotta spandrel rondel featuring a deep-relief female bust executed in stunning detail. the circular-shaped exterior school facade rondel or medallion was salvaged from st. boniface school shortly before its demolition in the 1990's. the church, school and rectory - originally serving a german congregation in the 19th century - were designed by notable ecclesiologist and church architect henry schlacks, who trained in the firm of adler and sullivan and briefly partnered with henry ottenheimer. the non-extant building is a beautiful example of a utilitarian design that incorporated lively ornamentation and character. the facade featured five prominent arched arcades with window panes that formed a trefoil, motif. the terra cotta pilasters were adorned with capitals containing winged-cherubs. various figural rondels and or rondels with faces adorn the building’s façade in high relief between the spandrels. after many years the church released the terra cotta where it was made available for purchase. urban remains holds much of the cornice and capitals. the uniquely finished, red speckled terra cotta was executed by the northwestern terra cotta company, chicago, ills. only four rondels were fabricated for the school commission.